This is the day the Lord hath made.  Let us be glad and rejoice in it!
A great day to give thanks.  A great day to look around and see the blessings He has given us.
It is so very easy to get sucked into the politics of the day.
Today, I will try to focus on that which matters.  :-)  D

Went to church yesterday with Auntie Dot.  What an amazing woman.  In his sermon, the minister spoke of the gifts that we all bring.  He even spoke of one lady that simply sharpens the pencils for some teachers while she is watching TV.  Such a simple thing, but it speaks volumes to the teachers that they are loved and valued.  It also gives that sweet little lady a good feeling about herself.
He didn't speak of my aunt yesterday, but I thought of her special gift, steadfast love.  Steadfast.  She has been a rock all my life.  ALL my life.  I always felt loved and welcome when I walked in that door. 
She has been the one to be sure her kids graduated and went to college.  She set the standards in that house.  Love one another as I have loved you comes to mind.
An amazing woman.  All her kids are grown and have their own lives.  I am certain there are times when she and Chris get lonely.  I am looking forward to giving back to her some of the love I have received. 
One last thing, You have never felt so loved until you have had a hug from Auntie Dot.  The heart warms, and the troubles melt away.  I am at peace in her presence. 
We will bring her dinner soon.  Can't wait.  D

Had a great day yesterday!  We got a lot done, shipped one doll out, and completed two others.  Pictures to take, listings to do, gotta go, gotta go!
Meanwhile, our evenings are filled with scrabble and the two of us making goo-goo eyes at one another. 
Things are not quite the same around here with our cocker spaniel, Ladybug, not underfoot.  She woke me up every morning for her daily constitutional.  Sure miss that.
I am hoping I can talk to all my kids today.  I miss them a lot.  Long distances sure get in the way.  I missed my grandson Ethan's first birthday.  Bummer.  Got to see pictures though.  Sure is cute.
Looking forward to church tomorrow.  We get to see my Auntie Dot (Dorothy).  Best hugs in town.
All in all, things are good here.  We have ramped up our Christmas doll production early and are hoping to sell a few more this year. 
If things go well, we might be able to pay for Christmas, and even buy plane tickets to see Rita's family in Baltimore.  It has been nearly five years since we have seen them.  Can't wait.
Anyway, go forth, chin up, be positive, and treat each other well.  D

Its been a LOOONG time since I posted here.  I'm going to try to remedy that.  Rita and I have been trying to get back to church.  Been way too long.  We have decided to try my aunts church next Sunday.  Can't go wrong there.  Nice people, and I get a hug from Auntie Dot.  Can't lose!
We didn't make it this Sunday, but we had a short bible study.  Rita chose 1Cor 11:24.  It was the part about the communion Jesus had with his disciples, body and blood of Christ and all that. 
We talked about thankfulness.  I remembered and old friend of my Dads, Ken Whittington, and itinerant preacher.  He once told me that if he ate a meal without saying grace and being thankful, he would have indigestion.  I guess out of guilt.
I need to be more thankful.  The Lord has blessed me so much!  From the pit of despair, he brings this wonderful woman into my life.  It is just simple amazing how my life has turned around.
Yes indeed, I need to be more thankful!